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FludrocortisoneAka: Florinef

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  1. Mechanism
    1. Systemic Corticosteroid
    2. Expands intravascular volume
  2. Indications
    1. Adrenal Insufficiency
    2. Orthostatic Hypotension (some forms)
  3. Adverse Effects
    1. Volume overload
    2. Hypokalemia
    3. Hypomagnesemia
    4. Headache
    5. Edema
    6. Weight gain
    7. Supine Hypertension
  4. References
    1. (2003) Lexi-comp Drug Database

Fludrocortisone (C0016280)

Definition (MSH)A synthetic mineralocorticoid with anti-inflammatory activity.
Definition (NCI)A synthetic corticosteroid. It is used to replace steroid hormones normally produced by the adrenal gland.
ConceptsSteroid (T110) , Pharmacologic Substance (T121) , Hormone (T125)
English9 alpha Fludrohydrocortisone, 9 alpha Fluoro 17 Hydroxycorticosterone, 9 alpha Fluorohydrocortisone, 9 Fluoro 17 Hydroxycortisone, 9 Fluorocortisol, 9 Fluorohydrocortisone, Fludrocortisone, Fludrocortisone preparation, FLUOROCORTISOL 09
Spanishfludrocortisona, preparado con fludrocortisona, preparado de fludrocortisona
CreditsDerived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)


Florinef (C0060486)

ConceptsSteroid (T110) , Pharmacologic Substance (T121)
EnglishFlorinef, Florinef acetate
CreditsDerived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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